AL3 8LW
a mixed residential, non-residential and agricultural postcode in Markyate, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8387 / 51°50'19"N
Longitude: -0.4508 / 0°27'2"W
OS Eastings: 506835
OS Northings: 216705
OS Grid: TL068167
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G5P.LVW
Mapcode Global: VHFRT.41KR
Plus Code: 9C3XRGQX+FM
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91su51
What Three Birds: chaffinch.pheasant.crake
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Hicks Road, Markyate, St. Albans AL3 8LW
Summary
AL3 8LW is a mixed residential, non-residential and agricultural postcode in Markyate, Hertfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are F, A and G.
Residential buildings are primarily detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and bungalows.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are F and B.
The average commercial rateable value is £5,600. The most common recorded business type is Livery Stables Part Exempt. Farms and agricultural buildings do not pay business rates and are not included in these figures.
In the 2011 census, there were 5 people resident in AL3 8LW, of which 1 were male and 4 were female.
AL3 8LW is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
AL3 8LW is approximately 163m (535ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing AL3 8LW
1c3: Rural Residents - Ageing Rural Dwellers - Detached Rural Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for AL3 8LW
England F1: a rural hamlet or isolated dwellings in populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near AL3 8LW include Co-Operative Food. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of AL3 8LW are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Dacorum Borough Council
Ward
Watling
Councillors
Edward Barradell (Conservative)
Jane Timmis (Conservative)
County Council
Hertfordshire
Electoral Division
Bridgewater
County Councillor
Terry Douris (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Hemel Hempstead
MP
Sir Mike Penning (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for AL3 8LW.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near AL3 8LW.
Primary
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Slip End Village School
Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Flamstead Village School
Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8DL
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Caddington Village School
Five Oaks, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4JD
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Kensworth Church of England Primary School
Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 3 - 11
Inadequate
Secondary
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
St George's School
Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.